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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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